This is a coconut-oil infused styling product designed to be applied on damp hair followed by air drying. It smells amazing (sadly, the scent didn’t linger in my hair), and I found it added a little texture to my hair, too. I have the type of hair that never air dries into beautiful beachy curls, and this didn’t change that for me, but I still like it as a styling cream.

And props to Allure + tarte for including lash glue with the lashes! This glue dries clear, is easy to use, and like all tarte products, it’s ingredient-conscious.

Verdict: This box has a value of about $66.40 I think that’s a great value for a $15 beauty box. And this is such a glam + fab box! I love the brands and the products! (And again, I’m so pleased that Allure also sent lash glue with the lashes!

To Wrap Up:

Can you still get this box if you sign up today? Yes! As of publication, this box is still available. To make sure you get this as your first box, scroll down this page to make sure you see these products featured.

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Liz is the founder of My Subscription Addiction. She’s been hooked on subscription boxes since 2011 thanks to Birchbox, and she now subscribes to over 100 boxes. Her favorites include POPSUGAR Must Have, FabFitFun, and any box that features natural beauty products!

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I’m over Allure. I never wear red lipstick, so of course I got Ruby Woo. I have fine, thin, straight hair, so of course I got the IGK coconut oil gel instead of the Living Proof dry volume blast. I did get the Babyfacial, which is the only thing in this box I’ll use. If they’re going to do variations, how about letting subscribers have a color and product choice? Also, I’ve moved twice in the past couple of years, and they don’t honor my online change of address in their system. It takes repeated phone calls to have them mail the box to my new address. How hard should that be? This used to be a great box, but no longer, IMO.

i feel the same way about getting to make some choices. they could come up with a simple rubric that would allow for better distribution of some of the products that are hair/skin tone dependent.
it would make the goodies more fun.

this address situation happened to me too. By the misdelivered 3rd box and endless phone calls, I cancelled. I just resubbed to get this DE product and have not received my box yet but am disappointed to see it’s a variant which means I prob got the other option. Cancelling again. Not worth this.

Someone on Reddit posted that a C.S person told them that if they wanted to make sure they received Sept box instead of August they needed to subscribe after Sept 7th I think they had a lot of extra August boxes or something. I waited til 11th and got Sept box.

Yep I received my box too on the 17th of September and I too received the Ruby Woo color, I’m not to crazy about the red shades but I’ll try it!!! The eye lash glue was missing out of my box too, how disappointing to get lashes and finally a box includes the glue and come to find it’s missing out of the box!! UGH!! I’m just so disappointed that I didn’t get the glue in my box, but that’s my luck, I’ve also emailed Allure and I hope I get a response from them, I just know recent interactions with Allure’s customer service were not to successful but we shall see what happens here with this missing glue.

I really hope that I get the Rick Kid and the lippie in Lustering! I have the .5 oz Rick Kid and I absolutely love it! I put it in my daughter’s naturally curly hair at night, and braid it into 6-8 braids. In the morning, her curls are gorgeous! Usually, it is a tangled mess if left to its own devices. The gel has made all the difference in our routine!
And I just don’t like red lipstick!

I have not received the September box yet. I finally have had the joy of Allure Beauty Box Customer Service. They sent me a tracking number last week and it didn’t even show shipping, sent them another one yesterday and now the tracking numbers shows heading to USPS on 10/3 for a box I got charged for on 9/14 I wish they would prioritize existing customers. This assures I probably won’t get the DE which is the one thing I wanted. I sent an email to cancel so they offered the 4 months for $10 so I took them up on it, but now my subscription shows cancelled. This is unreal how bad they are, I don’t understand.

I didn’t know where to put this without the forum but it looks like a good time to jump in about lashes. I just want to know if you’re still wearing the magnetic lashes (and if so why or why not). Thanks!

Hey Liz do you have a YouTube channel too?? I’m just wondering bcuz you asked if we wanted a tutorial on the lashes!! I’d love to see a tutorial on the lashes and how to clean and store them!! That color of lip stick you got is beautiful, I hope to get that one instead of the red one. I don’t wear red well. Thanks Liz.

I got that too despite signing up for it a few months ago. I’ve already received Cle de Peau (or maybe it was La Prairie? I always get those two brands mixed up for some reason) foundation samples (they came in those blister packs, but were more than enough for one full face each), and the Nexxus shampoo & conditioner (same as the ones in a recent Allure box). The foundations just showed up, and I got an email from Allure letting me know the Nexxus were on their way. So far that’s it for me though.

I was wondering about that. I also got the La Mer sample email, but I didn’t want to take the time to fill out the profile again (if I remember correctly, it’s pretty in depth and took ~10 minutes to fill out), so I was curious if I was already in the consideration pool to get it since I had already signed up a while ago, or if I had to “sign up” every time they email about a new product.

yes, i got one today. and have had one every week or so. not sure why you have to fill it out again and again? i did receive the la prairie caviar foundation sample a few people mentioned. i’ve used it a few times and keep it in my fridge so i can use every last drop! the product is expensive and worked amazingly for me. i think i’m going to splurge on it at some point since i’ve never had a foundation perform that well for my skin.

that’s the only sample i’ve been sent so far though. i think it’s kinda like other places that they are looking mostly for really young people. which is a shame since you don’t really start spending on expensive products consistenatly until the 30s and up. they should love us!!! 🙂

I received that email too and got all the way to the terms of service. I read all of them and some things just kind of made me nervous (but it’s probably harmless) so I declined and didn’t move forward with it. I was interested, though. I work in healthcare and never consent to anything without reading all the agreements.

I did this for a long time a couple of years ago, and it’s too much of a pain.

What’s funny is that I still get random products in plain mailers from Allure.com. All kinds of nice things not in our boxes. I totally can’t figure this company out after they changed the handling of our accounts. LOL.

I received that email as well. I filled out a questionaire also. I hope that i get picked to try out free samples because i am always posting my subscription boxes on my facebook and Instagram accounts.

I finally cancelled last month after a year of getting this sub. Tired of the “variety” of each box and who got what, the crappy website, the crappier customer service, the never knowing when they would take the money and never any shipping emails. When it is 115 here I want to know what is sitting in my metal mailbox and if I need to get to it right after work. No regrets here.

That makes so much sense! Always wondered why their holiday sets were made in China. It was my first intro to Tarte and I thought their shadows were terrible until I tried the USA palettes and fell in love.

Bunnygirlvrem, thank you for making us aware of that information. I didnt know that. I always thought that Tarte was cruelty free since they post it on their products. Its a shame that poor defenseless animals have to suffer.

Began using a higher number of Retin-A in theist month so I’m OK with receiving the La La Retro, because acids make my skin very sensitive when stepping up my retinoid routine. Prefer it but hope they don’t put in another lipstick color. I hate, usually the colors they put in sub boxes but this one looks wearable. As far as the lashes, probably will stuff them in my drawer and say I will wear them for a special occasion, which means it will probably not happen lol.

I’m going to go out a limb and say that since the earlier subscribers will probably get their shipments first, the chances of them getting the replacement LaLa Retro are pretty small. So if I were one of them I really wouldn’t worry about it.

I’m one of the newer subscribers and I won’t be devastated if I get the moisturizer but I do hope that it’s at least the same RV. But I kind of doubt it.

I would guess amazon is a totally separate enterprise! So for those who haven’t subscribed and are looking for the baby facial that’s probably the way to go!

I’m just thinking back to the Kat Von D box and the mirror v. the lip. Old subscribers got what they planned on, newer subscribers got the replacement after they ran out of mirrors. I can’t imagine this is much different.

I actually just got a shipping email from Allure! Shocking! I don’t really care which lipstick shade I get but I am getting tired of their variations. As a long time subscriber,(almost 3 years). I hope I get the original spoilers. I do not want another drunk elephant moisturizer or another can of living proof. If I get the varient box, I will definitely be calling. I got a varient box once and that was the first time I called to complain. The Drunk Elephant T.L.C. Sukari Babyfacial and the IGK Rich Kid Coconut Oil Gel are the only two products I was looking forward and that I will use. Hopefully, the long term subscribers will get the original items. If not, I think they will be loosing my business.

TBH, I think I’ll be more upset if I end up with the Living Proof item instead of the coconut oil goop. I have been air drying my hair more, mostly out of laziness, so I’d rather have that item. The DE product, I could take or leave.

Just came to day that this bait and switch nonsense has killed my love for this box in one fell swoop. Not once was there ever a mention it might not be the babyfacial. It was a given. And this is not the first time. So now I can’t trust this company at all. Maybe its time to try Macy’s?

I really think they need to update their website to show the DE as a variant so people new or current will know what to expect when they sign up. The spoilers have been around for months now and people were expecting the babyfacial and now all of a sudden they may not be getting it. I sub and cancel all the time based on what they’re offering. I did resub a few month’s ago for the rest of the year just to get the babyfacial and the December box. I’ts a great product and does deliver baby soft skin.

I’m with you on this one cuz I did the same thing myself. I really want to try the baby facial, I still have the moisturizer from last year that I can’t use cuz I broke out after I nights use… I really hope that I get the baby facial.. As for the hair sample I’ll be happy with the Living Proof cuz I have thin, fine and oily hair so the coconut oil is useless to me…

I had to go back and check to see what actually came in the August box haha. It did kind of suck, but I do actually use most of the items in the box. The lip mask is amazing, so I’m at least glad for that. The highlighter isn’t bad at all. I use it fairly frequently. The eyeliner is meh. I can draw a nice line with it (and I really stink at eyeliner) BUT it smears EVERYWHERE if I touch it. it never dries!

While I didn’t find August to be exciting most of the products are usable for me and that’s better than I was getting with some other boxes for more money. The Caudalie alone covered the cost of the box, the lip mask is great and the highlighter isn’t bad either. I don’t ever need more black eyeliner since I have a backlog but I can always donate or give to a friend.

I’m going to be sooooo angry and give them a piece of my mind if I don’t get the babyfacial. I already got the Drunk Elephant moisturizer in an old box and I HATE getting old product. They barely shipped yesterday morning and only charged me a few days ago even though I’m not a new subber so I’m worried now. I only got this box for the babyfacial and I bet there are tons like me too, I’ve gotten tons of old products from them but I thought that was over.

I’m a bit disappointed too but my guess is that there were a lot of new subscribers this month due to the offering of the La Mer creme. Also I think a lot of people – myself included – ordered multiple boxes this month and as a result they didn’t have enough Babyfacials to go around. Box companies can only estimate how many subscribers they’ll get and Allure probably underestimated the demand for this month’s box. I ordered two boxes; I’ll only feel put out if I get two of the Lalas. Best scenario for me is that they’re both Babyfacials, but if I get one of each I’ll still be happy.

Lala retro is very greasy on my skin. The booklet makes the variation look very last minute. Maybe they had so many late subscribers and not enough of the babyfacial. I’d be very disappointed if I don’t get the babyfacial.

Can I just say how grumpy I am right now about the baby facial? That was the main reason I didn’t cancel after the disappointing August box. It would be one thing if they were upfront but to switch it after billing really just sucks.

What else is a variant besides the DE products, lipstick, and hair product? The lipstick and hair product were always advertised as a variant. The only product not advertised in advance as a variant was the DE ones.

I really really really wanted the babyfacial! Agree- this is super disappointing… I almost subbed for 2 boxes, so glad I didn’t now. This item was not listed as a variant. I don’t want the cream-_-…. The hair product was changed to a variant at the last moment, but at least it was announced so all subs would know. Either hair product Id be fine with & can’t complain about the full size lippie. As a new sub for $10, value-wise this box beats ipsy & bc for me this month.

Please do a lash tutorial! Lashes look beautiful & full(I love it!), also appreciate the “full size” glue. Great combo for practicing how to put on lashes for me. Was waiting for this box so I can finally use the 2 sets of lashes received from bc as well;-)

Not reeeeally. They’ve done it a few times since I’ve been a subscriber, and it seems to be with items people feel really strongly about. I STILL remember the Mally highlighter pencil vs. the ELF stipple brush episode–that one stung. I, of course, got the ELF brush.

Wow I can’t believe they did this last minute like this.. I was so looking forward to trying the baby facial! They have already given me the lala retro …. ugh, I really hate to be negative but I am bummed. Especially since I always love Allure for not being one of those guys…

I’ll be really bummed if i don’t get the Baby Facial. For me, it’s because I don’t need the cream. I have a good number already. Plus, I’ve been really wanting to try Baby Facial, so I was excited when that was advertised. If they’d advertised it as an either/or, that would be different. Truth in advertising goes a long way!

Same reasoning for me; I don’t need the cream but really wanted to try the Baby Facial because a good weekly exfoliate is one of the last remaining gaps to plug in my skincare routine. Plus, Baby Facial is more valuable (full size is $80 vs. $60 for the Lala Retro) and a more unique offering.

So there’s a chance some of us won’t get the Drunken Elephant item? Really disappointing, that was the reason I subscribed in the first place, I was hoping to finally try this brand as I never got it before in other subs…
By the way, has anyone got a shipping update? My cc was charged a few days ago but still no news on shipping.

Thanks Liz! I really hope i get the Baby Facial, thats the whole reason I signed up! Even against everything i had heard about their horrible customer service..I decided to try them, because I have wanted this for so long! I was already planning on getting rid of MAC and eyelash…ugh…so frustrating?!

Either way you’ll get to try the brand hun. The Lala retro is also by drunk elephant. So you said you really wanted to try the brand and either way you will since both the baby facial and Lala retro are both drunk elephant.

I can not apply false eyelashes! Each time I try I think each eye looks good but they completely different from each other and I look wonky. Not for sure wonky is a real word but today I am rolling with it. Lol

So at the last minute they changed it from the IGK coconut cream to a possible variant of the living proof and now after the boxes have been sent out, there’s a possible variant for the drunk elephant?! That’s the only reason I ordered 2 of these boxes! I’m furious with the bait and switch with all these subscription boxes lately! Boxy charm does it all the time too!

I think the Living Proof was always a variant but I resubscribed ONLY for the Babyfacial which was never mentioned as a variant. This is really really annoying. The one thing Allure used to have going for it was no variation.

Wait, wait, we’re getting either the TLC Sukari Babyfacial OR La La Retro? When was this variation announced?! I don’t remember that EVER being mentioned in a spoiler – we were told that we were all getting the Babyfacial; it was what I was most looking forward to in the September box! Allure, please stop with the variations! This leaves such a bad taste in my mouth.